CNG Sale: Triton VIII, Lot: 1421. Closing Date: Jan 10, 2005. MICHAEL III, 'the Drunkard', with BASIL I. 842-867 AD. Æ Follis (8.00 gm, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 866-867 AD. Estimate $300 Sold For $700 MICHAEL III, with BASIL I. 842-867 AD. Æ Follis (8.00 gm, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 866-867 AD. +MIhAEL IMPERAT', facing bust of Michael, wearing crown and loros, holding patriarchal cross on globus and akakia / +bASIL IUS REX*, similar bust of Basil I. DOC III 8; SB 1693. EF, dark green patina. Rare and choice. ($300) From the Malcolm W. Heckman Collection. Copyright © CNG 2002